Central, LA vs Oroville, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 26.9). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+3.1 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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